Palliative Care Social Worker 2 LMSW PRN Premium at FMOLHS

DescriptionThe Palliative Care Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial support and counseling to patients and their families as the navigate challenges of serious illness end-of-life care and bereavement. The position is an integral part of the interdisciplinary palliative care team working collaboratively with the entire care team to ensure that patients and families receive holistic care that aligns with the mission and values of the health system.ResponsibilitiesThis position includes facilitating family meetings working with anticipatory grief and difficult family dynamics understanding placement options and appropriate social financial and legal services.Attends to the needs of the advanced complex illness populationConsistently displays sensitivity and the ability to support patients/families in care decisions and assisting with short- and long-term goals consistent with the medical plan of care.Adjusts work schedule as needed to meet the needs of the patients/families.Demonstrates understanding of the burden of complex illness and the effects on family membersProvides emotional support to patients and families and/or groups of patients who may exhibit feelings of anxiety and stress precipitated by illness and hospitalization.Collaboration -Works with Hospital Case Manager or Social Worker to identify discharge needs assists with coordination problem solving and planning to ensure seamless continuum of patient care. Assures appropriate clinical information is provided to outside agencies. TASKS continuous documentation of productivity for the department. data for the purpose of Continuous Quality Improvement. basic information that is needed through the computer system. in patients charts with accuracy and timeliness on behalf of the patient as necessary on call service on a rotating basis with other members of Social Service staff. and participates with other staff members by sharing referrals taking extra call answering telephones order to meet patients needs in the absence of another staff member THINKING clinical expertise in the ability to assess patients and/or familys needs particularly as related to illness and hospitalization. the ability to develop a comprehensive and effective discharge plan through collaboration with other health care providers for the purpose of continuity of care. knowledge and mastery of a variety of therapeutic interventions. expertise in all aspects of Social Work related to patients and/or families contingent on diagnoses age and level of care. knowledge regarding the effects of illness and hospitalization on the patient and family systems. in the education of patients families and medical staff regarding psychosocial issues and community resources. as a resource for the development implementation and revision of Policies and Procedures Standards of Care and Standards of Practice and assist in the provision of support systems in the acute ambulatory and community settings. Social Work expertise to assist appropriate organizations to address health care needs in the community. as patient advocate thus promoting patients rights. good professional decisions independently when situation requires this. patient staffing meetings with interdisciplinary teams weekly or bi-weekly regarding the specific needs of patients25% DUTIES performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values Service and QualityQualificationsEducation - Masters DegreeSpecial Skills - Proficient in the English language verbal and written communications skills basic computer skillsLicensure - Certification as a Masters in Social Work (or CSW) by the Mississippi State Board Social Work Examiners Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Gig Experience: years Vacancy: 1